Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour)
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Question 141: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the investment that was made in schools in County Clare from May 2007 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The capital investment in schools in County Clare made by my Department for the period requested May 2007 to end 2011 amounted to €40.292m. In addition each primary school with full recognition received the Minor Works Grant in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Minor Works Grant comprises a basic grant of €5,500 plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The €40.292m investment was issued by individual years as follows: 2011 - €4.769m (includes Minor Works Grant)2010 - €9.183m (includes Minor Works Grant)2009 - €9.726m2008 - €10.720mMay to December 2007 - €5.894m